Events in 2026 - Hastings Old Town Carnival Week

Old Town Carnival Week 2026Hastings

Carnival2026 Hastings

View Events for 2026
All EventsEvent Archives

Old Town Carnival Week is back for 2026.

A week of exciting events from Pram Racing to Treasure Trails, Open Houses to Walking Tours, Art Shows to Historical Talks, Live Music, Street Parties, all culminating in a Grand Carnival Procession

from Saturday, 1st August 2026 to Sunday, 9th August 2026.

Old Town Carnival Week started in 1968, gradually increasing in popularity until the present day. Organised by volunteers and supporting numerous local charities, Hastings Old Town Carnival week has become a fun week for visitor and locals alike.

View Events for 2026

Carnival 2026 theme: "100 YEARS OF TELEVISION"

It's time to get creative and bring television to life! Dress up and recreate a favourite TV moment from the past or present. This could be inspired by a much-loved comedy, drama, soap, entertainment show, reality TV, kids programme, sporting event, or film.

Whether it's a classic blast from the past or a modern favourite, we can't wait to see your ideas come to life!

Carnival Entry Form 2026

You can now complete the Carnival Entry Form online by clicking the button.

Online Entry Form

Stalls

To host a stall on The Stade Open Space on carnival day and for general enquiries, please contact Bev (HOTCA Secretary) at hotcasec@gmail.com

Poster

If you wish to show a poster in your window, please feel free to download and print the official carnival poster. The poster is free to use and can be printed in any size.

Please share your photos of the posters in windows on social media using #OTCW2026 and tagging @HastingsCarnival.

Download Now 742kb .pdf

Carnival entry forms must be received by noon on

Friday 7th August 2026

Events Form

Complete this form to have an entry in the programme.

If you are a business and would like to advertise in the programme, please contact Bev at hotcasec@gmail.com in the first instance.

Download Now 201kb .docx

Download Now 393kb .docx

  • Return to: HOTCA, Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street, Hastings TN34 3AU
  • Email: hotcasec@gmail.com

Please complete and return the form by

Friday 29th May 2026

Where to get your printed programmes

£1 donation please, if you can

HIGH STREET

  • Made in Hastings
  • Balfour & Byrom
  • FILO
  • Judges Bakery
  • Porters
  • Select Convenience
  • Jenny Lind
  • Through the Looking Glass

GEORGE STREET

  • The Albion
  • Premier/Post Office
  • The Anchor
  • Mames Place

THE BOURNE

  • Stables Theatre
  • Bourne Mini Market
  • Lord Nelson
  • The Standard
  • Isabel Blackman Centre

ALL SAINTS STREET

  • The Crown
  • The Cinque Ports
  • The Stag

MARINE PARADE

  • The Cutter
  • The Albion

WINDING STREET

  • Trade Paints
  • Isabel Blackman Centre

ROCK A NORE

  • Fishermen’s Museum
  • The Dolphin

COURTHOUSE STREET

  • The Yard
  • Courthouse Cooperative
  • History House

THE STADE

  • East Hastings Sea Angling Association

BREEDS PLACE

  • HBC, Muriel Matters House

HAROLD ROAD

  • Londis

If any of these places have run out of programmes, please ask them to text/call 07801 783094 for a top up.

Programme

This year, the programme is compiled by the Carnival Associatiopn, by co-ordinating information provided by individuals, organisations and groups. Neither the Old Hastings Preservation Society nor its officers or Council of Management accept any respsibility for the correctness of the information given, nor do they accept responsibility for accidents, incidents or occurrences that may occur at any event. All participants take part in events entirely at their own risk.

Amendments to the programme or late additions will be posted on this website, and will be published in the Hastings & St Leonards Observer.